IND Vs NZ 1st Test Highlights: India Post 254/8 Vs Kiwis At Stumps On Day 1

IND Vs NZ 1st Test Live Score: Keep refreshing this space for live updates and scores from the first Test between India and New Zealand.

Background

India and New Zealand meet to play a Test match in Kanpur for the first time after the World Test Championship Final. Both teams would be wanting to go out there and create an impact. 

It has become crucial in the post-WTC era to to look at the Test series results. The series result would not have been of great significance in the pre-World Test Championship era but since the WTC cycle has begun, each Test win has its impact on the final points table of WTC. Thus, even though we had a one-sided T20I series, we would expect the Kiwis to come back stronger in the Test series.

NZ had won the WTC Final by 8 wickets in Jue 2021, but that was in English conditions and today's match si going to be played at Green Park in Kanpur which is a happy hunting ground for Indian team. 

🎥 A moment to cherish for @ShreyasIyer15 as he receives his #TeamIndia Test cap from Sunil Gavaskar - one of the best to have ever graced the game. 👏 👏#INDvNZ @Paytm pic.twitter.com/kPwVKNOkfu

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 25, 2021

India is all set to play a two-match Test series against New Zealand. This will be the first Test series for Rahul Dravs as India's permanent coach. 

Team India would be without Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul for the Kanpur Test. "We are missing a few players but it's a big opportunity for youngsters to prove themselves," said Ajinkya Rahane.  Shreyas Iyer would be making his Test debut in the first match against Kiwis, Sunil Gavaskar handed over the Test cap to Shreyas on Thursday. 

 

16:33 PM (IST)  •  25 Nov 2021

India vs New Zealand, Day 1: IND (1st Innings) - 258/4 Runs (83.6 Overs)

William Somerville bowls another dot ball against Shreyas Iyer, No run taken.

16:32 PM (IST)  •  25 Nov 2021

India vs New Zealand, Day 1: IND (1st Innings) - 258/4 Runs (83.5 Overs)

William Somerville to Shreyas Iyer, no run. Another dot ball for William Somerville

16:32 PM (IST)  •  25 Nov 2021

India vs New Zealand, Day 1: IND (1st Innings) - 258/4 Runs (83.4 Overs)

William Somerville bowls another dot ball against Shreyas Iyer, No run taken.

16:32 PM (IST)  •  25 Nov 2021

India vs New Zealand, Day 1: IND (1st Innings) - 258/4 Runs (83.3 Overs)

William Somerville bowls another dot ball against Shreyas Iyer, No run taken.

16:31 PM (IST)  •  25 Nov 2021

India vs New Zealand, Day 1: IND (1st Innings) - 252/4 Runs (83.2 Overs)

William Somerville to Shreyas Iyer SIX! Shreyas Iyer (69*), 4\'s:7, 6\'s:1, Strike Rate: 53.07